Monday, May 16, 2016 - 03:50 AM UTC
Ampersand will be publishing next June three new books of their Visual History Series. The books cover the Kubelwagen, MaxxPro and Dragon Wagon (Part 2) vehicles.
First one, written by David Doyle, deals with the German Army's Multi-Purpose Vehicles Kubelwagen and Schwimmwagen.
This title mixes rare and interesting archival imagery with photos of restored vehicles. Produced with the full and complete cooperation of the Kübel Korps, one of the world’s largest Kübelwagen-Schwimmwagen restoration groups, this volume focuses on the very finest restored examples.
Early examples of the Kübelwagen are featured, as is a very rare 1945 model. No detail is left unrevealed, with interiors, multiple engine views and undercarriages. Additionally, the Schwimmwagen is covered in equally great detail.

Based on the sturdy and reliable line of International Harvester commercial trucks, the MaxxPro MRAP variants would grow to encompass the M1224; M1224A1; M1234; M1235 and the massive M1249 wrecker. Military vehicle experts John Adams-Graf and David Doyle tackle this subject, tracing the origins of the MaxxPro from its conception in 2006 and throughout its varied career in all combat theatres.
Drawing on official documents and Defense Department imagery every facet of the vehicle’s development and deployment are covered. Arranged chronologically, the coverage depicts Iraq and Afghanistan zones, as well as training areas and finally the redeployment of the MaxxPro family in the hands of Iraqi and Afghani national troops. This coverage is also supplemented with detailed walk around images of the M1224 and M1249 wrecker.

Finally, the second part of the Dragon Wagon will be available also. Part 2 picks up the story with the successor to the Pacific; the magnificent 10-ton M123 tractor. The unarmored M123 soldiered on through the 1950s and Vietnam while paired with the modernized M15A1 and M15A2 trailers from WWII. It was also paired with the next generation of heavy trailers, the M747.
Also covered is the rare and unusual M746 tractor with service pictures of its brief career. Photo coverage includes lavish color shots of the M123 in Vietnam, as well during development and testing.

All of hem are already available for preorder at Ampersand's website:
Kübelwagen-Schwimmwagen
Maxxpro
Dragon Wagon
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I like the MaxxPro title, might just get it... Thanks for the news Carlos. Mario
MAY 16, 2016 - 10:53 AM
Will definitely be getting the Dragon Wagon#2. See a picture of a C Co, truck from my 92nd Engrs Bn. I was in A Co. We had one of the dragon wagon trailers.Wayne
MAY 16, 2016 - 07:54 PM
I am excited about these for some reason. The photo selection of all three resulted in especially compelling publications. I have a soft spot for the M123 truck and David really came through on period photos for this subject (he owns two of them), plus the M746 tractor. The Kubel/Schwimm photos were so thoroughly vetted by a range of experts that the resultant collection of images is stunning. —And MaxxPro was a pure delight due to the sheer number of huge color photos we were able to get from government sources (love that wrecker version, too!)
MAY 18, 2016 - 06:57 PM
Still excited...
MAY 22, 2016 - 06:16 PM
Kubelwagen book for me.......something about these vehicles in Allied hands makes me keep purchasing the Tamiya kits
MAY 22, 2016 - 07:24 PM
Yep. Pret-taa, pret-taa, excited...
MAY 23, 2016 - 06:22 PM
I'm so excited And I just can't hide it I'm about to lose control And I think I like it
MAY 23, 2016 - 07:33 PM
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